18 Culture The Making of Nambu Dye Sarashanti Manufacturing process of traditional dyed cloth that has lasted for more than 300 years.
14 Exploring Morioka Malcome Larcens A quick trip around Morioka, renowned for its cast iron products and sweet crackers. Great noodles too!
15 Culture Inside the Iwate Museum of Art Hannah Bambra Iwate Museum of Art's permanent Museum Collection. A diverse exhibition of 20th Century Japanese art at its finest.
Culture Morioka Autumn Festival 2024 Mid Sep Each year in September, the streets of Morioka come alive to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. The Morioka Aki Matsuri of the Morioka..
8 Culture Morioka's Hachimangu Shrine Chris Barnes Explore Morioka's Hachimangu Shrine, one of the finest and most relaxing thanks to the lack of crowds.
Activities Sakurayama Shrine Justin Velgus The Sakurayama Shrine is located a twenty minute walk from Morioka station. From the street it looks unimpressive, but a few hidden..
12 Trip to Hoonji Temple, Morioka Malcome Larcens Off the beaten track in Iwate: The temple of 500 disciples, a very special place away from the crowds.
18 Iwate Kōen, Morioka Imogen Riethmuller A photographic look at Iwate Kōen, the site of the former Morioka Castle. The park is filled with vivid colours in the summer.